XBL Content Roundup: April 29th, 2014

This game was supposed to be indefinitely delayed. That was until Microsoft released the digital version in North America today. It will be interesting to see if the game is released in other regions later this week or if they rectify their mistake by then.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 takes place outside the events of the 2nd film in a unique story where Spider-Man discovers a larger threat to NYC that has turned the underworld upside down. Villains from the film and classic Marvel characters are woven together in a twisted web of adrenaline-fueled, web-slinging action that puts players on a collision course with an evil far beyond Spider-Man’s reckoning. • Play as Peter Parker for the first time ever in The Amazing Spider-Man game series. • Battle all-new villains from both the movie and Spider-Man universes. • New web-swing mechanic includes expanded web-shooter capabilities and chemical properties that allow you to freeze and blow up items on impact. • Explore a more expansive Manhattan cityscape than the previous Amazing Spider-Man. • New “Hero or Menace” system rewards you for acting as Spider-Man by stopping crime and saving citizens. • New abilities and expanded fast-paced, acrobatic combat moves bring players up close and personal.

Xbox 360 Games on Demand

Unlike its Xbox One equivalent above, this version of the title was due to be released. The game will arrive outside of North America later this week.

The Games on Demand version supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 takes place outside the events of the 2nd film in a unique story where Spider-Man discovers a larger threat to NYC that has turned the underworld upside down. Villains from the film and classic Marvel characters are woven together in a twisted web of adrenaline-fueled, web-slinging action that puts players on a collision course with an evil far beyond Spider-Man’s reckoning. • Play as Peter Parker for the first time ever in The Amazing Spider-Man game series. • Battle all-new villains from both the movie and Spider-Man universes. • New web-swing mechanic includes expanded web-shooter capabilities and chemical properties that allow you to freeze and blow up items on impact. • Explore a more expansive Manhattan cityscape than the previous Amazing Spider-Man. • New “Hero or Menace” system rewards you for acting as Spider-Man by stopping crime and saving citizens. • New abilities and expanded fast-paced, acrobatic combat moves bring players up close and personal.

DLC without Achievements

There is DLC for just two Xbox 360 games. There is no additional content for the Xbox One today.

Inspired by the glowing out-of-body experience from Mob of the Dead, the Call of Duty®: Black Ops II Afterlife Personalization Pack comes with an ethereal blue glowing weapon skin, three other-worldly reticles, and an all-new Mob of the Dead themed Calling Card.

Inspired by the regal insignias of the Middle Ages, the Call of Duty®: Black Ops II Paladin Personalization Pack comes loaded with a Medieval-themed weapon skin, three uniquely-shaped reticles, and an all-new Calling Card.

Play "Isolation", "Blackbird", "Ties That Bind", and "Rise Today" by Alter Bridge on any electric guitar. Each song includes a new Authentic Tone. NOTE: Rocksmith® 2014 game disc is required for play. Music credits available at www.rocksmith.com.

While traversing High Pass over The Misty Mountains, Thorin Oakenshield and his company of Dwarves accidentally set up camp on top of a secret entranceway into Goblin Town. The player is tasked with battling the Goblin King and then navigating the perilous gangways and boardwalks of Goblin Town in a frenzied escape!

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